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How to make the most of my first hostel stay
A number of friends of mine who travel a lot prefer to stay at hostels to save money and make lots of new friends. It sounds exciting, and I'd like to try it out.
My first stay will be at a hostel ...
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How to get from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Yenikapi Ferry Terminal by public transport?
My flight lands in Istanbul Ataturk Airport at 2am on a Saturday. There's a ferry from Yenikapi to Bandirma at 7am, which I wanted to catch so that I can then catch an onward train to Izmir the same ...
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Flight to Baghdad from Heathrow
I posted a question earlier about a problem I had when I travelled to Jordan few months ago.
I had a flight to Jordan from Gatwick to stay few days in Jordan, so at the time my final destination was ...
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Is it worth booking Amtrak in advance?
Do Amtrak prices vary depending on how far in advance you book them, or are they the same price up until the day of travel?
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How to get to/from Washington Dulles International Airport?
How do I get to/from Dulles Airport in Washington, D.C.? I've reviewed the options on the website and it's hard to tell what's actually the easiest/cheapest combination.
We're staying near Eastern ...
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Absolute cheapest means of travelling long distance and duration [closed]
I know this is going to be a hard-if-not-impossible-to-answer question, and probably does not have one unique answer, but I do think it is relevant at some level for many people visiting this site.
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Are shops in Slovakia open on 15. August?
I plan a day-trip to Bratislava on 15. August. In some countries (eg. Austria) on this day all shops are closed.
Do you happen to know, if shops are also closed in Slovakia on 15. August? What ...
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Is there another area similar to Waterfront in or around Vancouver, BC?
Today I was at Waterfront in Vancouver. There you can walk around the harbor almost directly at the waterline and get some beer in one of the bars there. Is there something similar anywhere else in ...
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Cheapest way to go from San Francisco to Los Angeles?
I will visit San Francisco, Los Angeles and Las Vegas next winter and I will have 15 days to visit the 3 cities, which one is the best option to visit and connect the cities:
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Can I get a cheaper one-way flight by booking and cancelling a flexible return leg for a refund?
I’m looking to book a one-way flight from the UK to a European city. The airline [I don’t think it matters which one specifically; this question is really about the principle] wants to charge around £...
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Can you buy Uzbekistan Airways tickets online?
Uzbekistan Airways has a website, and yes, I can click through to the English version. But after navigating around, they have a timetable, but if you want to book a flight, you have to ... wait for ...
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Do you have a GPS signal on board a plane?
Does anybody know if there is a GPS signal available on board a plane with a common and normal GPS receiver?
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Are there any airlines that offer WLAN?
Today I had a really long flight. A friend of mine mentioned before that there will be WLAN (wifi) on board of this airline on long-haul flight. I couldn't really believe it and indeed, there was no ...
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Visiting Canada from Italy with a trip to Mexico
Note that this is likely a novice question. A couple is visiting Canada from Italy, presumably on a single-entry Visa obtained upon arrival in Canada. In between their arrival and final departure from ...
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Do I need Canadian currency for a brief visit to Winnipeg, MB?
I know that in some Canadian cities, US dollars are accepted pretty freely, but this is my first visit to Winnipeg; I expect to be using a credit card for almost everything, but may need cash for taxi ...
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The cheapest and quickest way to get from Cuba to India
What is the best route to get to Cuba from India?
In airways. Cheap and quick. And has a balance between those two.
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Unlimited-ride pass on San Francisco BART
Most public transit networks I have used offer a so-called day pass, weekly pass or similar ticket that allow unlimited rides during a limited time, on the whole system or on certain zones in case of ...
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How warm is the sea in Lanzarote in the Canaries in February?
I'll be in Lanzarote in February. I've been there in high summer when of course it was very hot but what's the sea temperature like in February?
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Why do airlines require an address when booking?
Whenever I book tickets for a flight, I have to provide my address details, contact numbers and an email address. A contact number I understand and they'll email me confirmation to the email address. ...
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Insurance and car rental in US
I'm going to rent a car in California for a week soon and was wondering whether to purchase insurance along with the rental. Some sources, eg Should I purchase rental car insurance? What protection ...
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Where to go in (the vicinity of) Paris to find Art Nouveau antiques
Planning a weeks trip to Paris, focused on locating Art Nouveau antiques (furniture, mirrors, lamps etc) for purchase. I know of the flea market in Saint-Ouen and plan to visit it. Are there any more ...
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Can you visit the Palace of Mysore, as a day trip by train from Bangalore?
Visa permitting, I'm going to be off to Bangalore soon for work. Due to the way airline pricing works, I'm going to be spending a weekend there as part of the trip (it's a hard life...). Armed with a ...
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How much to tip in the United States?
Tipping customs in the United States can be surprising for people who travel there for the first time. It happened to me when I used a shuttle van service out of LAX a few years ago.
To sum up the ...
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One month in Vietnam [closed]
I have just started planning for a month in Vietnam some time this or next year? The following are the questions I have so far:
Which is the best month to go to Vietnam? Are there any months I ...
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Cell phone data plan recomendations?
I live in America. I do not currently own a smart phone. I basically need to be able to check my email quickly while I'm in Thailand. The idea is that a smart phone + a data plan would accomplish this....
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Travelling to Canada while pregnant
I know the US can be restrictive on pregnant women travelling there unless you provide them with:
due date
medical insurance information
length of time in US
ability or plan to return home
Source
I ...
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Reservation cancellation in Quebec
I'm wondering if anyone knows what the statute for cancelling a reservation free of charge is in Québec. Every hotel I've ever been to allows for a free cancellation as long as you cancel more than 48 ...
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Flying while pregnant?
Do all airlines have a standard policy on pregnant women flying with them? I know of Qantas's policies, but would I have to check every other airline to verify they're all the same?
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What's the preferable option to book a flight?
I am very inexperienced traveler. I have a very basic question regarding booking flights.
On the Internet there are a few online agencies like Expedia, Kayak, Orbit. I don't really know what the ...
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Using public transport in Vancouver: What's my cheapest option?
I'm spending 8 days in Vancouver, and I want to use public transport every day. What kind of ticket should I buy? What options do I have? What's the cheapest option?
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How can I find free camping locations in the U.S.?
While the weather is warm, I'm interested in saving some money on lodging by camping while I'm road-tripping across the U.S.
Many state-parks offer very cheap (often < $10) camp sites, but I'm ...
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Are flights actually cheaper *to book* during the week?
Last week I was eyeing up flights to Vegas from Vancouver. I had vaguely chosen the flight that I wanted. On Saturday I found that the flights I wanted weren't there, and in general, it was more ...
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Is a suitable power adapter for UK also usable for Canada and USA?
I have a power adapter that works for Great Britain. Can I use the same adapter in Canada and/or the USA too?
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How strict are European budget airlines in terms of enforcing hand luggage? [closed]
In Australia, I've never seen anybody get done for having carry-on luggage that's too big. It's pretty much whatever you can fit in the top compartments. In fact, I've seen people carry more than one ...
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Visa requirements - quick trip to Canada during a business trip to the USA
I am heading to Seattle for a conference - entering the country using the Visa Waiver Program. I would like to make a quick trip - probably one day or two at the most - to Vancouver and then come back ...
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Advice on a road trip to Dolomites [closed]
This year, at the beginning of September, I am planning a road trip with my GF. The plan is to visit some sites in the Dolomites, Italy. Also, I would like to visit Franz Josef Hohe (I was there once ...
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Travel Guide book for Asia with toddler/ young children?
We're planning to backpack a couple of month in Asia. Starting in Thailand and then going to Vietnam, maybe more places in the region. I'm looking for a travel guide, a Lonely Planet or Roughguide ...
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Does a Ukrainian citizen with UK visa and Estonian residence need a tourist visa to Spain?
My husband is from Ukraine and I am from Latvia (EU). He has UK permit to stay and work in UK for 5 years. He has an Estonian permit to work there as well, but it will expire next October. We are ...
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What are some non-Indian and non-Middle Eastern Sufi destinations around the world?
What are some Sufi destinations around the world where Sufi dervishes live, like Buddhist monks, in a group?
Are there Sufi destinations in Turkey, China, Russia, Europe or any other part of the ...
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Consequences of overstaying Schengen visa in Switzerland
I overstayed my Schengen visa by 2 weeks when I traveled to Switzerland. The police in Switzerland gave me a paper saying that I will receive a penalty order in one or two months requiring me to pay a ...
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Search engine of Italian buses
Is there one search engine of scheduled buses in Italy, where I can search timetables of any bus company? Or, if not all of them, at least significant number of companies.
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Are there any ATM fees within the Euro zone?
I am about to travel in Europe within some euro zone countries. Also, I am from a euro zone country (still) and all my bank accounts are in euro. I have debit and credit Visa and Maestro cards.
My ...
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What time should we go to Times Square on New Year's eve?
We're going to be in New York over New Year's and are thinking of doing the stereotypical thing and going to Times Square. What time should we be getting there to get a decent vantage point? Does ...
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Is there an online community to find travel partners (for mountains, sightseeing etc.)?
Is there an online community to find travel partners for mountain trekking or sightseeing, or anything else?
I don't want to travel to foreign mountains alone, but I don't know where to search for ...
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Are there any resorts in the NYC area?
Are there any resorts in the NYC area (within an hour of the city)? When I say resorts, I'm thinking full-service hotels encompassing a large private area, similar to the beach resorts you see ...
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Is it possible to get a visa for Kaliningrad in the neighboring countries?
I am planning to visit Northern Poland and then Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia. I am thinking of going into the Russian state of Kaliningrad as well. I've read that compared to Russia proper it is ...
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How to travel if you are stateless?
After reading this question few questions popped up in my head. I know what a stateless person is after I read this wikipedia page but I could not find how do stateless people travel? if stateless ...
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Can a corporate credit card be registered to accrue points/miles?
I have a corporate AmEx card with my company, and travel a fair amount for work. How can I register that card for promotions/mile accrrual/etc?
Can I do that?
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Hot Springs around Bulgaria?
I'll be travelling through south-eastern Europe (former Yugoslavia, Albania, Bulgaria, Romania) in 2 months on motorbike. I've heard there are hot springs / spas in Bulgaria, and it might be nice to ...
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Turkey transit visa for a stateless person? [duplicate]
I am a stateless person but I am a resident of Uzbekistan. I am going to visit Bulgaria on the 16th of August this year. Unfortunately there is no direct flight to Bulgaria so I have to fly through ...